Time and Attention
129: Slow Productivity
May 28, 2024
Author Cal Newport discusses 'Slow Productivity' in this episode, covering engineering simplicity at work, administrative overhead, narrowing missions, avoiding task engines, and the benefits of studying related fields for creativity.
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- Slow productivity emphasizes doing fewer things at a natural pace to boost quality and effectiveness in knowledge work.
- Cal Newport highlights the importance of obsessing over quality and seeking inspiration from diverse creative fields to elevate one's work.
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The Concept of Slow Productivity Explained by Cal Newport
Slow Productivity, as presented by Cal Newport, involves doing fewer things, working at a natural pace, and obsessing over quality. The concept originated from the challenges faced in defining productivity in knowledge work. Pseudo productivity emerged as a heuristic, focusing on visible activity as a measure of effort. The Front Office IT Revolution exacerbated workload stress, leading to a constant rush in knowledge work.
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